Political Quotes

This new era for defence required further investment through the Defence Investment Plan.

the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats.

We came into government, recognising Britain faced a new era of threat which demanded a new era for defence.

At this dangerous time, I see the current defence investment plans falling well short of what is required, a rise at 0.08% from next year to 2030, no date for reaching 3%, no path to 3.5%.